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Ask the Experts: What’s the Best Grip for Deadlifts?
Q: What is the best grip for Deadlifts? A: This seems like a fairly straightforward concept. You grab the barbell and start deadlifting. However, if you want to maximize the [...]
Ask the Experts: Why Do I Get Extremely Sore After a New Workout?
Q: Why Do I Get Extremely Sore After Starting a New Workout Program? A: We’ve all been there. You hit the weights for the first time in a while or [...]
Ask the Experts: What’s the Fastest Way to Increase My Bat Speed?
Q: What’s the easiest and fastest way to increase my bat speed? A: Bat speed is not something you can improve overnight. Like any skill, it takes years of practice [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Use Stairs to Work Out?
Q: How can I sue stairs to work out? A: Simply walking up stairs is a good workout in its own right. Your legs will burn and your heart will [...]
Ask the Experts: Should I Perform the Leg Press?
Q: Is it OK to perform Leg Presses as my main lower-body exercise? A: No, if you're an athlete, you should not perform the Leg Press. Pressing a huge amount [...]
Ask the Experts: How Low Should I Squat?
Q: How low should I squat? A: There is no definitive answer for how low you should squat. However, there are some things you should consider to determine what [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Prevent an ACL Injury in Basketball?
Q: How can I prevent an ACL injury in basketball? A: Watching a basketball player suffer a gruesome ACL injury can scar you for life and make you sick to [...]
Ask the Experts: Can I Be Too Flexible?
Ask the Experts: Can I be too flexible? Yes, you can be too flexible. This may come as a surprise, since you’ve probably been told countless times to stretch more. [...]
Ask the Experts: Does Lifting Slowly Really Build Muscle?
Q: I’ve been told to lift slowly to build muscle. Does this work? A: It’s a bit more complicated than just lifting slowly. However, this method will help you build muscle—if [...]
Ask the Experts: Why Did My Workout Gains Slow Down after a Few Weeks?
Q: I noticed big gains after the first few weeks of working out. But since then I haven’t made much progress. Am I doing something wrong? A: No, your experience is [...]